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It's Fun to Play the Piano ... Please Pass It On!

I would go if I could, but don't expect to be able to get a pass. I went once when I was working for a local music store a few years ago, and if possible would like to go again. It just doesn't look like there'll be a way to go this year.

Question... would I need to be affiliated with some music store or industry to be able to get a pass, or would it be possible to get a pass if I'm self-employed? (Next year would be fine - I suspect I'm already too late to apply this year.)

I would go if I could, but don't expect to be able to get a pass. I went once when I was working for a local music store a few years ago, and if possible would like to go again. It just doesn't look like there'll be a way to go this year.

Question... would I need to be affiliated with some music store or industry to be able to get a pass, or would it be possible to get a pass if I'm self-employed? (Next year would be fine - I suspect I'm already too late to apply this year.)

It's possible.

NAMM is trying to reduce the non-business attendees Wed-Sat, instead hoping to push them over to Sun.

NAMM Introduces "Sunday Only" Yellow BadgeNew yellow badge option helps you manage your allotment so you can get more business done.

The new Sunday Only yellow badge gives Exhibitors another option.

* Please take a look at your current yellow badge list, decide who needs to be there all four days and give them the traditional yellow badge. * For all the others, give them the Sunday Only yellow badge. We're offering Sunday Only badges so that you can continue to invite those non-industry guests you’ve been inviting in the past. To clarify, Exhibiting Companies will have the same number of visitor badges you have always had, and now you will also have a separate and equal allotment of Sunday Only Badges. * Sunday Only guests must be at least 18 years old.

The goal with this change is to relieve some of the aisle congestion on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. In the past few years we've taken many steps to enhance the value of the blue buyer badges (early floor access and preferred parking) and this change will help our buyers get around easier and get more business done.

QUESTIONS~ Will you be attending the 2011 show?(If so we'd be happy to meet you, to discuss business, have a drink, or just to say hello) Kathy & I arrive the afternoon of the 13th and leave Monday the 17th.~ Anyone know if the German Piano Manufacturers will be there this year? (they were missing last year)~ Know where Steinway is this year (if they are there at all)?~ Any word on the NPTA meeting (where/when)?

Many of you have sent your RSVP for the dinner on Saturday the 15th. THANK YOU!

For those of you who have not, PLEASE email or call me today! I don't want us to be short of food and need to let the hotel know how many people we are serving. Let me know if you are coming and any guests you might be bringing.

Live music (Nancy Wilson's pianist will be playing with bass & drums), great food and an exciting evening are planned. We hope you all can make it!

NAMM is over! YAY! My feet and back are tired, but I sure enjoyed seeing so many friends. So sorry I couldn't talk with you, Frank - you caught me at a time I really had to be elsewhere.

Bear was hanging out in the Young Chang booth quite a bit - perhaps an announcement in that regard is pending.

Steve Cohen visited a few times, and we shared a nice meal out - I got to hear all his favorite stories!

Some very fun music making in the 'Lounge 88' area - a stage and seating area in the 3rd floor (mostly) piano exhibit area.

The piano exhibits were smaller again this year, but there were still plenty of very nice pianos being seen and played and heard. I may be slightly biased, but I thought the Kawai pianos were the nicest. :-) But I did enjoy playing instruments by Yamaha, Mason & Hamlin, Fazioli, Seiler, Brodmann, Young Chang, Hailun, Pearl River, and a few others.

Time to prop my feet up and rest a little - but it's back to the office tomorrow morning.